Egypt’s Old Kingdom Secrets Unearthed: A Tomb Complex that’s 4,000 Years Old
Indian Defence Review • • world
Key Points:
- Excavations at Qubbet el-Hawa near Aswan have uncovered rock-cut tombs from the Old Kingdom, revealing continuous use through the Middle Kingdom and highlighting the site's long-standing funerary significance in southern Egypt.
- The Supreme Council of Antiquities discovered well-preserved burial shafts, around 160 ceramic vessels with hieratic inscriptions, and various personal adornments such as copper-alloy mirrors and alabaster cosmetic containers, illustrating burial customs and material culture.
- The reuse of Old Kingdom tombs in later periods underscores the evolving yet continuous religious and funerary practices at Qubbet el-Hawa, offering insights into ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife and protection.
- The findings contribute to a broader understanding of southern Egypt’s historical
